OTC Trader (Digital Assets)
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LocationSydney, Australia
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2–5 yrs
DepartmentTrading Services
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedMay 21, 2026 · 5mo ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on May 21, 202658% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
2-5 years of experience in quantitative trading or research
Strong Python skills and the ability to work independently on research and production-level code
Solid quantitative background in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field
High attention to detail, good time management, and clear communication skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative trading environment
Crypto experience is a plus, not a must
Prior exposure to crypto markets or digital assets
Experience working directly with trading counterparties
Familiarity with execution, market microstructure, or trading systems
Skills
Python
About the role
We are looking for a commercially driven OTC Crypto Trader to join our team in Sydney. In this role, you will be directly responsible for growing the desk’s PnL and executing block trades across digital asset markets. You will be entrusted with large ticket sizes and expected to operate with professionalism, discretion, and a sharp commercial instinct.
Your core responsibilities:
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Design and implement complex low-latency and algorithmic trading strategies across various Crypto venues and products.
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Iterate on trading strategies to optimize execution quality and PnL.
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Monitor execution and market risk in real time during trading sessions.
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Work closely with counterparties, acting as a point of contact for trading-related topics (e.g. monitoring chats, handling operational issues during trading hours).
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Collaborate with Trading, Technology, Operations, and Compliance teams to ensure smooth end-to-end trade flow.
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Quote counterparties for voice trades during APAC hours
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Contribute to improving tooling, analytics, and automation around OTC trading workflows.
Your skills and experience:
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2-5 years of experience in quantitative trading or research (crypto experience is a plus, not a must).
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Strong Python skills and the ability to work independently on research and production-level code.
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Solid quantitative background in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
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High attention to detail, good time management, and clear communication skills.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative trading environment.
Nice to have:
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Prior exposure to crypto markets or digital assets.
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Experience working directly with trading counterparties.
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Familiarity with execution, market microstructure, or trading systems.
About Us
IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.